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What is another word for Suction? – 146 Suction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    vacuum extraction drawing attraction draft pull tug force pressure intake inhalation absorption aspiration induction evacuation removal elimination withdrawal retraction contraction compression condensation rarefaction depletion exhaustion consumption drainage outflow efflux effusion discharge emission ejection expulsion propulsion thrust impulsion traction tractive force attractive force

    Meaning of Suction

    The primary meaning of the word "suction" is the act of pulling or drawing something in, often using a vacuum or a partial vacuum.

    Definitions

    • The act of drawing or pulling something in, especially by creating a partial vacuum
    • * A force that attracts or draws something in, especially by creating a partial vacuum
    • * The state of being drawn or pulled in, especially by a partial vacuum

    Etymology of Suction

    The word "suction" comes from the Latin word "suctio", which means "a sucking" or "a drawing in", derived from "sugere", which means "to suck" or "to draw in"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of drawing or pulling something in, often using a vacuum or a partial vacuum

    Example Uses

    • The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dirt and dust from the floor
    • * The doctor used suction to remove the fluid from the patient's lung
    • * The suction cup stuck to the window, holding the decoration in place

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    emission ejection expulsion propulsion thrust impulsion traction tractive force repulsion rejection expulsion extrusion excretion secretion discharge outflow efflux effusion emanation radiation projection expulsion forcing out pushing out driving out throwing out casting out ejecting

    Related Nouns

    vacuum pump compressor fan blower extractor aspirator inhaler respirator ventilator suction cup vacuum cleaner drainage system intake valve exhaust system filter membrane diaphragm cylinder piston valve pipe tube hose

    Related Verbs

    suck draw pull attract extract aspirate inhale exhale evacuate remove eliminate withdraw retract contract compress condense rarefy deplete exhaust consume drain outflow effuse emit eject expel propel thrust impel

    Related Adjectives

    vacuum suctional attractive tractive contractile compressive condensive rarefied depleted exhausted consumptive draining effusive emissive expulsive propulsive thrusting impelling forceful powerful intense strong weak gentle mild